Music education initiatives

3. Music education initiatives

El Sistema was conceived by Venezuelan conductor and composer Jose Antonio Abreu, pictured with Dudamel. Under Dudamel's leadership the Los Angeles Philharmonic has also expanded its diversified outreach through many projects, most notably Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) which brings music to underprivileged children. It also serves as an inspiration for similar efforts throughout the United States, as well as for programs in Sweden and Scotland. Photo: Leo Ramiez/AFP